What Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Credit Scores
Presented By:
Brian Tewes
President
Tewes Lending
March 3, 2026
10:00 AM Eastern Time
Saint Lawrence Title
212 Pasadena Pl
Orlando, FL 32803
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): FL
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Credit scores a crucial component of the homebuying process, impacting everything from the size of the mortgage payment to the interest rate on a home loan.  When it comes to credit, there is a lot to know, from how credit works and what a credit score means, to understanding different factors that affect your credit, not to mention the different credit bureaus.  As a real estate agent, it is important to understand credit scores and how they can affect your potential clients.

Course Details
Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between credit scores and credit reports
  • Understand factors that affect credit scores
  • Understand steps to take to increase credit scores
  • How credit scores affect mortgages
  • Understand how credit scores play a large role in the homebuying process and how they can affect mortgages
About The Instructor
A man whose foundation is based off of education and curiosity, Brian discovered his passion for the mortgage industry after purchasing his own home. Prior to this, he studied business management at the University of Central Florida and finance at Nova Southeastern University. These ventures led to the thought of helping others purchase and refinance no matter what the obstacles. He spent four years as a branch manager under his father’s brokerage, Tewes Mortgage, before venturing out on his own. Brian prides himself on his team-building relationships through communication, service, and most importantly trust. Those who've spoken to him know that he and his team will get the job done as seamlessly as possible.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Florida) 
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the following course has been approved for 2.0 continuing education credit hours. Provider Approval: 6043. Course Number: 0026005. Course License: CRS22613
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Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

Brian Tewes
Tewes Lending
618 E South St
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 786.473.5398
brian@teweslending.com
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